According to a publication by Billboard, a DJ and radio star Black N Mild has died aged 44 of coronavirus.
The musical personality – whose real name was Oliver Stokes Jr. – died on Thursday after he tested positive for the deadly virus.
The Orleans Parish coroner’s office confirmed his death the following day.
He was known and loved by his fans as a New Orleans bounce DJ and radio personality.
The radio star was admitted to University Medical Center on March 11 after he contracted the killer bug.
Before he went into the hospital, Black N Mild reached out to his Facebook friends when he fell sick.
In a post, he wrote: “I haven’t had the flu in years… this sucks monkey balls.”
The well-loved DJ suffered from a fever which gave him a 102.4-degree temperature.
After suffering from the fever, he first took a trip to the doctors on March 9.
Black N Mild updated his fans and friends alike about his condition on social media on March 11.
He wrote: “Pneumonia not the flu.”
The DJ built up a loyal following after he spent years playing at clubs, bars and events.
His job spurred him onto relocating to Houston where he hosted Rhythm and Bounce.
